Do Trailer Wheels Use Clip-In Wheel Weights?
Updated 07/28/2026 | Published 07/22/2026
Question:
What style clip in wheel weights do these wheels use?
asked by: Hunter
Expert Reply:
Hey Hunter, thanks for reaching out. I see you already got the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20789 on order, but I wanted to make sure your question was answered.
Trailer wheels like the # AM20789 don't use clip-in wheel weights for balance. They aren't like car tires and wheels in that regard. Trailer wheels are balanced differently. Every tire and every wheel has a high (heavy) and low (light) spot. Offsetting the high spot on the tire with the low spot on the wheel is all it takes to balance them. They are not spun on a machine like car tires.
What kind of trailer do you have?
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Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 16 Inch
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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